12 days in Scandinavia & Aland Island Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Storkyrkan and Hallwyl Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vasa Museum and Royal Palace. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Drottningholm Palace, admire the masterpieces at Thiel Gallery (Thielska Galleriet), brush up on your military savvy at Army Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Strandvagen.

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New York City, USA to Stockholm is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Stockholm, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, Stockholm is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Aland Island.

Les Boats has been added to your itinerary. Appreciate the collections at Kastelholm Castle and Museumship Pommern. Visiting Getabergen and JaRo Guiding will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, have fun and explore at The Aland Island Art Museum, take an in-depth tour of The Cultural History Museum of Aland, and steep yourself in history at Salis Batteri.

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Getting from Stockholm to Aland Island by car takes about 4.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to Aland Island due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Stockholm.

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You can drive from Aland Island to Stockholm in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Aland Island to Stockholm, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

You'll explore and learn at National Museum of Denmark and The Hirschsprung Collection (Den Hirschsprungske Samling). Your inner history buff will appreciate Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Amager Strandpark, stroll the grounds of Assistens Cemetery, admire the masterpieces at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, and stroll around Jaegerborg Dyrehave.

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Getting from Stockholm to Copenhagen by combination of flight, taxi, and train takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 54°F. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.